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This ministry recognizes and meets the needs of congregation members and friends, both spiritually and physically.  Activities can be grouped into four categories: providing food and fellowship, home and hospital visitations, cards and social/small groups.

Food and Fellowship
God’s Kitchen ~ God's Kitchen serves dinner for families and singles on Wednesday evenings during Lent.

Reception ~ Reception, upon request, provides refreshments and a place to gather following a memorial service, funeral or wedding for the family and their friends.  Two to four volunteers provide paper goods, flowers, punch and cookies.  They make coffee and tea, serve and clean up after the gathering.

We Care ~ We Care provides meals and help during times of urgent need due to sudden illness, incapacity or bereavement.

XYZ ~ XYZ, eXtra Years of Zip, is a social group for persons aged 55 and older.  They meet September through May on the fourth Wednesday of the month (except for November, December and February when they meet on the third Wednesday) for lunch and a program.  A free will offering is taken.

Home and Hospital Visitation
This team mobilizes when the church office becomes aware of a hospitalization or new homebound friend.  Visitors bring fellowship and share Christ with those who cannot attend church in person.

Cards
Numerous members provide cards to congregation members and homebound friends on a variety of occasions letting them know that they are remembered and cared for by their congregational family.

Social/Small Groups
These groups are increasing in number and represent a variety of activities, interests and ages.

Afternoon Circle ~ The Afternoon Circle meetings are social gatherings and include programs with speakers, slides and/or films.  The circle meets the third Thursday of the month, September through May, at 1:00 pm (unless otherwise announced).  ALL women are invited to attend!

Book Club ~ This reading group discusses Christian themes in classic literature and meets as published in the News from the Hill.

Knit Wits ~ Knit Wits is a knitting group for experienced or new knitters that meets on Saturdays at 12:30 pm for instruction and fellowship.

Men’s Small Group Ministry ~ Men’s Small Group Ministry is a gathering of men who focus on applying biblical truths to their lives and building meaningful friendships.  This unique fellowship provides a place and time for Bible study, encouragement, prayer and fun.  They meet at Panera Bread, 2484 North Randall Road in Elgin, on Wednesday mornings at 6:30 am.  ALL men are welcome!

Rummage Sale ~ Committee heads organize the rummage sale which includes sorting and pricing all merchandise as well as clean up afterward.  Several hours of work are required before the sale as well as a labor intensive week during the sale.  Co-chairs are recommended as well as workers for the set up, selling and clean up. 

Service Circle ~ The Service Circle is a group of women involved in projects such as sewing cancer pads that benefit the needy in our community and beyond.  Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month, September through May, at 11:00 am in the home of one of the members.  Each member brings her own lunch and the hostess for that month provides dessert.  New seamstresses are always welcome!  
(Donations of old sheets, mattress pads and bath towels are needed and greatly appreciated.) 
              
SHADE Investment Club ~ SHADE Investment Club meets the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm.  The group invests the assets of the partnership in stocks, bonds and securities for the education and benefit of the partners.  

All are welcome here!
No matter who you are, no matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome to be a part of First Congregational Church of Dundee, “The Church on the Hill.”  We are a community of faith united, not by being the same, but by our common journey of faith: loving God and loving our neighbors through worship, service, learning and fellowship.
There’s almost always something happening here!  From birth onward, our programs and ministries are designed to deepen our relationship with God and aid our spiritual growth.  From Mission trips to Worship Services, Sunday School to Seminar Studies, whether you are a life-long Christian or are engaging your faith for the very first time, you will find a place to plug in.  Come and see for yourself how God is at work here, in this place, in us and, perhaps, in you!
In the meantime, this site is meant to give you some glimpses of our life and ministry.  Check out media to watch and read past sermons.  See our children & youth section for information about recent activities and upcoming programs.  And visit our many ministry pages to see how many different ways there are to serve God and one another at FCC.
We hope to see you soon!